Childrens Home of Jefferson County

The Community Clinic of Jefferson (CHJC) is in Watertown, New York. Their community clinic is available to people of all ages. The program offers mental health and substance use disorder care coordination services on an outpatient basis. Anyone receiving Medicaid is eligible for help.

Linkage To Community Resources in Jefferson County

Care coordination is different from a typical treatment program. Rather than participate in counseling on a regular basis, you'll work with a care coordinator on establishing and reaching your healthcare goals.

This can mean many things depending on what exactly you're looking for. Care coordinators help you set and keep appointments, for example, but there's so much more. They'll also work with you to identify your needs and connect you with the right provider. So if you're looking for substance use or mental health treatment but don't know where to start, CHJC may be what you're looking for.

A Focus on Self Empowerment

Care coordinators aren't doing all this work for you, though. They're doing it with you. It's a collaborative process that shows you how you can develop your skills and over time take care of these things on your own. The help will always be there when you need it, but taking control of your care needs can strengthen recovery by empowering you.

Highly Personalized Services in Watertown

Everyone has different needs in and out of recovery. When you're working with your care coordinator, they really focus on what you're telling them to best determine how they can help. There's no single solution that can apply to everyone.

I really think this is key to feeling comfortable in any kind of program, be it treatment or care coordination. You want to know you're being viewed as an individual, and when you are you may feel more confident about the care you receive.

It helps that Watertown has some local sites that can assist in your recovery. The YMCA isn’t too far away, and the Black River can offer a touch of nature and a chance to stretch your legs.